Shurba Bil Zayt

Name: Shurba Bil Zayt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground caraway; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 can canned chickpeas, drained; 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

A comforting North African soup made with aromatic spices, tender vegetables, chickpeas, and a generous pour of olive oil. Finished with fresh lemon juice and herbs for a bright, rich flavor.

40 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground caraway
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can canned chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup orzo pasta
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks, sautéing for 6 minutes until vegetables soften.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1/2 tsp ground caraway, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and add 1 can drained canned chickpeas, bringing the mixture to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to low, stir in 1/2 cup orzo pasta, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
6

Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.

Questions

Can I make Shurba Bil Zayt gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup orzo pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Shurba Bil Zayt keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Shurba Bil Zayt?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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